How To Fix /SAPAPO/PROD350 - No authorization for plan &1 and this function

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PROD -

• Message number: 350

• Message text: No authorization for plan &1 and this function

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PROD350 - No authorization for plan &1 and this function ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PROD350 No authorization for plan &1 and this function typically indicates that the user does not have the necessary authorizations to access a specific planning area or perform a certain function within the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user lacks the required authorization objects for the specific planning area (denoted by &1 in the error message).
  Incorrect User Role: The user may not be assigned to the correct role that includes the necessary permissions for the planning area.
  Authorization Profile Issues: The authorization profile assigned to the user may not include the necessary authorizations for the APO functions being accessed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization checks failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Review User Roles:
  
  Go to transaction code SU01 to check the user’s roles and profiles. Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles assigned that include access to the relevant planning area.
  
  
  
  Modify Authorization Profiles:
  
  If the user is missing specific authorizations, you may need to modify the authorization profiles or roles. This can be done using transaction codes PFCG (Profile Generator) to adjust the roles and add the necessary authorization objects.
  
  
  
  Consult with Security Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change roles or profiles, contact your SAP security team or administrator to request the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the functionality again to confirm that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization Objects: In SAP, authorization objects are used to control access to various functions and data. For APO, common authorization objects include S_APO_PLN (for planning area access) and S_TCODE (for transaction code access).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on authorization management in APO.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SU53: Display authorization check
  SU01: User maintenance
  PFCG: Role maintenance
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the authorization issue causing the /SAPAPO/PROD350 error message.